Miriam Gathogo, Phoebe Mukiria, John Thuita, Vincent Adunga, Sam Guya, Rose Wanjiru, Albert Nyamweya, Robert Shivairo, Raymond Mdachi, Charles Muleke (2017). Molecular Identification of African Trypanosome Stabilates from Livestock in Lamu County, Kenya. Journal of Natural Sciences Research
Gathogo Miriam*, Shivairo Robert, Muleke Charles, Mdachi Raymond, Mukiria Phoebe, Wanyonyi Bernard, Sayah Abiud, William Limo, Gachie Peter. Drug Sensitivity of T. b. brucei Stabilates from Livestock in Lamu County, Kenya. International Journal for Innovative Research and Development
Book Chapter
Chagala–Odera E., Ochieng D., Wanjiku J., Muchiri M.N., Gichora M., Tuwei P., Kamondo B., Mengich E., Langat D., Oballa P., Muthike G., Chiteva R., Kagombe J., Cherotich L., Gathogo M., Muthama A. and Oduor N. (Eds). 2018. ‘Contribution of Forestry Research to Sustainable 3 Development’: Proceedings of 5th KEFRI Scientific Conference, 17 – 19 April 2018 at KEFRI Headquarters Muguga. KEFRI, Kenya
Technical Notes /Protocols/Guidelines
Brochures: Mutitu E., Gathogo M., (2018). Management of termites
Gathogo M., Mutitu E. (2023). Pest alert. Spondyliaspis sp in Kenya Gathogo M., Mutitu E. (2023). Pest alert. Ophelimus maskelli in Kenya
Posters: Management of major pests of Eucalyptus in Kenya
Distribution of invasive pests of Eucalyptus in Central Highlands of Kenya
Guidelines: Mutitu E., Mwangi L., Gathogo M., (2019). Dodder management guideline.
Conferences/Seminars/Workshops
Michael M. Okeyo, Gilbert O. Obweyere, D. L. Makanji, Jane W. Njuguna, Miriam W. Gathogo. Insects Associated With Terminalia Brownii Growing In Kitui, Baringo And Homa Bay Counties, Kenya: Implications On Tree Species Domestication. Proceedings of The 15th International Phytotechnology Conference held between 1-5 October 2018 in University of Novi Sad, Serbia.
Peter Gachie, Jonah Kipsat, Joshua Cheboiwo, Milton Esitubi, James Mwaura and Miriam Gathogo. On-Farm Tree Growing Opportunities and Constraints in Murang’a County, Kenya. Proceedings of 5th KEFRI Scientific Conference held between 17th – 19th April, 2018.
Gachie P. K., Koech E.K., Njung’e J.T., Simons A.J., Gathogo, M., Lichungu L. On-farm tree 4 domestication level, opportunities and challenges: a case of prunus African in western Kenya. Proceedings of 5th KEFRI Scientific Conference held between 17th – 19th April, 2018.
2nd National Museums of Kenya JRS Lepidoptera Pollinators Workshop, under Dr. Esther Kioko’s project on ‘Lepidoptera Pollinators’ from 21-22 Nov, 2017. This was an eye opener to help KEFRI which has a rich heritage of 60,000 insect specimen collections digitize them through molecular characterization and publish the data in GBIF and other forums open to the public.
Experience
2023 – Date :
Senior Research Scientist, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI)
September 2015 – 2023 :
Assistant Research Officer, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI)
Qualification
2019 – 2023 :
MSc. Agricultural Entomology, University of Nairobi
2013 – February 2018 :
MSc. Parasitology, Egerton University
2009 – 2013 :
B Sc. Ed. Science Biology/Chemistry, Egerton University – Honors Second Upper
Research
Completed Research and development in support of commercial forestry in Kenya, Funded by Gatsby Africa Termiticide trial of Vagan 50SC in agroforestry
Ongoing research Management of major pests of Eucalyptus, GOK funded project.
Management of Prosopis using a natural agent, Algarobius Prosopis